DOBA by Miriam Dobano Reviews
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Kathrine Sent on 03/11/2025Darah and Kate's Wedding
We had a phenomenal wedding experience and the décor was beyond our wildest imagination and Mariam was able to see and enact our vision. Thank you so much for everything. We are so grateful and will remember this for the rest of our lives. -
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Vivian Sent on 02/07/2025Stunning work!
We recently got married at Hacienda Siesta Alegre in Puerto Rico. We hired Miriam to do our flowers and event decor. From the first consultation to the many conversations in between and the day of Miriam was professional and amazing to work with. She payed attention to our wants, and needs and met our expectations 1000%. Our decor was beautifully executed and she created the magical day we were looking for. I would recommend Miriam for any and all your floral and event decor needs on the island. -
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Consuelo Sent on 09/18/2024Talent beyond words
Our wedding reception showcased Miriam's incredible talent in bringing our vision to life. As an expert in flowers and decor, she provided valuable suggestions and maintained excellent communication throughout the process. Her thoughtfulness and willingness to help made everything smoother. The flowers she selected were stunning, and the overall arrangement was beautifully executed. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. From customer service to decor, Miriam truly exemplifies excellence in every way.
Working with Miriam was such a pleasure and a heartwarming experience. Thank you so so much Miriam! -
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Remy Sent on 06/30/2023You will feel like family
Miriam was always immediately available by phone, text, email, FaceTime. Anything! She handled any changes with grace and professionalism. Her work was amazing and our guests repeatedly mentioned how elegant the whole affair was. It was such a special moment on the day of the wedding when she presented the bride with her bouquet.
Every vendor on the island that will recognize and recommend the name DOBA!
Cannot recommend enough. Some photos can be seen on my IG: @remytherockstar, or if you are like us you will get real excited following @oldsanjuanweddings -
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Xiomara Sent on 05/10/2023No Flowers!
You read that title correctly. The only thing I was adamant about was that I did not want any flowers. Miriam was amazing in decorating given the vagueness of my request and the fact that this was the one hard no we had. My husband and I chose our venue given the natural beauty that engulfed the area and I wanted that to be embraced, not competed against. After that idea, we told Miriam to use her expertise and gave her creative freedom. Boy did she deliver! We loved it all. From the bouquets to table decorations, everything was perfection. She is AMAZING!! We could not have been happier. -
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Caitlin Sent on 02/15/2023Stunning Surprise
Miriam created our dream wedding. From the get go, Miriam was full of ideas and welcomed any and all feedback from my husband and I. I knew that Miriam was good- but HOLY MOLY did she blow us away the day of. I have never been to a more stunning wedding. Florals are my favorite part of any wedding and Miriam and her team made my jaw drop. There were so many different types of orchids and greenery, hanging displays around the cake which I adored. And to top it all off it was a complete surprise what it would look like. Miriam even hand delivered my bouquet to me, and let me tell you I didn't let that thing out of my site until the day we left Puerto Rico. Thank you thank you thank you Miriam. You made our wedding more than I ever dreamed it could be -
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Rocio Sent on 12/29/2021Miriam brings all of the experience and joy
It was such a JOY working with Miriam on my flowers and decor for my wedding at Hacienda Siesta Alegre. She came recommended by my wedding planner and I trusted all the details to Miriam. Her experience and expertise with HSA is what led me to ultimately book her and did not disappoint. I sent her some photos inspiration and worked on some ideas together for the seating chart but she took the lead of the work and execution of every beautiful detail at our wedding. I was so happy and stress free on my wedding since I knew to trust all of her work. So happy with all of the flowers and decorations that elevated the beauty of the venue. Thank you Miriam!! -
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Sarah Sent on 03/31/2021Absolutely Beautiful and a MUST!!!!
I 100% recommend DOBA by Miriam, who is an extremely talented Florist and Decorator who created a beautiful masterpiece beyond anything I could have ever hope or dream of for my wedding. She is so beautiful: inside and outside and it's reflected in her work. Miriam is so passionate, extremely professional, and you cannot go wrong with her. She responds very quickly and actually listens to what I was looking for. She provided advice and allowed me to stay in my budget while still giving me the best! It didn't matter how many times I changed my mind, she was always there to listen and take notes. She even incorporated my Cambodian background into the decor with the flower. It was such a sweet surprise. The Bouquets and Boutonnieres were exactly what I wanted (I pulled from Pinterest)
Seriously, all my guests LOVED the decor and flowers everywhere. I would pick Miriam 1000 times over because she is that phenomenal. From the planning phase to the day of the wedding, it was so seamless and so easy to plan with Miriam. Not to mention, she assisted in the floor design, seating chart, and found gold Tiffany chairs for me. She help designed the Welcome Sign and Seating Chart. Miriam made my day absolutely perfect and I just cannot thank her enough for all her hard work! Thank you so much Miriam! -
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Raquel Sent on 03/02/2020DOBA is above and beyond your expectations
I married last week in Hacienda Siesta Alegre and we hired Miriam Dobano to do our decoration.
After meeting with several talented decorators, we selected Miriam because, not only is her talent evident when you see her decorations, but she is also the loveliest vendor to work with and was recommended by many other vendors. She is fair and gives her all to make your decorations above and beyond what you would expect.
I honestly think we got an incredible value for our money. She earned everything. She was fair, extremely easy to work with. I really just put all my trust in her. I answered a short questionnaire, sent her about 10 pictures from Pinterest and that was it. She literally made those Pinterest pictures come to life in my wedding. I was NOT expecting it to be so beautiful and that she would understand my vision so precisely as she did.
My wedding colors were light blue, peach and cream. I got the surprise of having blue water glasses (exactly like the ones I pinned on Pinterest) and that I was totally not expecting. I thought that would be too specific to find, specially on my budget. It was just BEAUTIFUL!!!! -
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Sharamarie Sent on 08/12/2019The Best Around
Miriam is the queen. She's honest and will tell you what looks good and what does not and I love that of her. Her job/art is stunningly beautiful. How she creates an entire different scene and different atmosphere with her decor is amazing. She exceeded our expectations. I loved every detail, every piece, every flower... just everything. She is organized and trustworthy, no doubt about it.
EVERYTHING, from ceremony to reception was GORGEOUS. Miriam is extremely talented and a MUST HAVE on your wedding team!! -
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Laura Sent on 02/02/2019The Wedding of my Dreams
Since my husband and I began planning our wedding we had a specific picture in our mind on how the venue would look like; classy, elegant, warm, Frank Sinatra playing in the background, vintage 1940s style. We were so specific that we didn't know if we would find a decorator that could pull that off; Miriam Dobano can. From the day we had our first meeting with Miriam over the phone, we knew we were going to have the wedding of our dreams. She kept close communication with us throughout the year, and dare I say we even became friends. She was so easy to work with, gave me recommendations on other vendors that were at the same quality level as she is, and gave me advice in wedding decision making. Overall she gave us the experience that only a person who's obsessed with giving their clients the best would. Not only she was the decorator of our venue, she also decorated our ceremony and she made our party favors for ours guests- absolutely delicious homemade coquito (Puerto Rican eggnog). My flower bouquet was gorgeous and we asked her to find a red carnation for my husband's boutonniere (we were going for the classical James Bond look). She decorated our venue just as we dreamed of - from the tall candelabras that gave the room a sense of grandeur to the black and white pictures of my husband and I special moments in gold frames in each table to the beautiful white hydrangeas that made the room feel cozy and warm. We were absolutely stunned when we came into the room and were blown away by how beautiful and perfect everything was. All of my guests were in awe by how elegant everything was, even comparing it to a movie. I highly recommend Miriam if you are looking for someone to make the wedding of your dreams come true. -
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Irmari Sent on 12/30/2018Excellent!
Everything was perfect! Just the way we wanted or better. Miriam is the best!! -
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Sharon Sent on 11/04/2018Beautiful Work with DOBA!!
Miriam was my florist and decor extraordinaire for our wedding at Hacienda Siesta Alegre! She is an experienced professional with an excellent eye for detail. I had a few ideas from Pinterest where Miriam was able to use for inspiration and I entrusted her on the rest. Miriam is flexible, easy to work with and responsive. We had a Chinese tea ceremony prior to the wedding ceremony and she was able to add a few special touches for this Chinese tradition. Miriam also provided our seating cards and menu which came out beautifully. Our guests were in awe with how beautiful the venue was along with the flowers and table settings. She helped make our wedding an unforgettable time for us and our guests. Thank you so much Miriam!! -
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Maria Sent on 09/16/2018Miriam is amazing at what she does! She transformed our wedding venue into a magical space. The number one compliment our guests gave us was the decoration. Multiple people said they had never been to a more beautiful and elegant wedding.
Personally, I like pretty things but it's very difficult for me to come up with creative and beautiful ideas. So when I met Miriam I told her I'd like something classic, timeless, with greenery, and we eventually discussed adding marsala and blush which was such a great idea. I was never stressed because I knew it would be beautiful based on the pictures on her website. AND YET... the day of the wedding I was still blown away with the flower, decor, the details, and how everything came together.
Miriam will give you her personal cell phone and insists you call/text her with whatever question or detail you'd like to discuss at any time.
We gave her a set budget that she worked with. She never said, "I could do this... but it'll cost you more." She always presented beautiful ideas and alternatives within our budget. When we had fewer guests rsvp, she added and upgraded so many things like lounge furniture. It was fantastic. She even surprised me with an additional bouquet with different colors. Our sweetheart table was stunning and she handled our favors table with Puerto Rican trinkets. Everything was perfect and amazing!!! -
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Robin Sent on 06/28/2018Doba came recommended to us by our planner Maria Lugo and choosing her was the best decision we made! She takes the time to explain her vision or if you have been dreaming of your big day since you were old enough to walk, she will listen to you and help make your vision a reality. I happen to be the type that had zero vision of what my day would be so Doba took charge and walked me through all the details, sent emails with visuals and even helped with my Pinterest ideas ( I was new to Pinterest and making a hot mess, but that’s another story). I did not get to meet with Doba until the day of our wedding when she came to the room and presented me with my bouquet and the pictures do not do it justice! I could not be happier with the décor and flowers for our day. Gracias de nuevo DOBA, todo salió espectacular! -
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Gabriella Sent on 03/19/2018Miriam is amazing! I had a vision for my wedding and she brought it to life in such an incredible way. Our Reception/Ceremony was so intimate and romantic our guests were blown away! Thank you Miriam for everything!! -
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Dimara Sent on 06/14/2016Excellent, organize and beutifull!! Miriam Doba made my dream wedding!!! -
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Carol Sent on 10/29/2015Remember Cinderella's fairy god mother? Well, that's Miriam. Everything she touched was nothing short of magical...simply breathtaking. Bippidi, bobbidi, boo!
Our wedding venue was Hacienda Siesta Alegre, which in and of itself is an enchanting place full of natural beauty and prestige, but the touches Miriam made truly enhanced the ambience. She brought what I imagined to life. The island suffered from a drought all year long, but on our wedding day the skies opened and showered us with a flash flood! At first, I was sad about this, but in hindsight, it was perfect. Miriam and her team were nimble and quickly arranged our ceremony to a covered area -- it was intimate and very romantic, no stone was left unturned.
Our guests were in awe, they loved everything on our tables -- the table runners, menus, table signs; they loved the guest book area and our favor table (typical Puerto Rican candies& souvenirs)...the oohs and ahhs kept coming. The flowers were spectacular -- our bouquets, boutonnieres and corsages were lovely. Although it rained, Miriam strategically placed decor and flowers in key areas to create focal points throughout the venue that gravitated one's attention to the detail...there was sunshine everywhere! We had a "heaven" table where we honored loved ones we lost. Unfortunately, we were missing a picture, but Miriam came to the rescue and added one more candle to honor my husband's grandmother. She was there during our "first look" and captured our special moment. She did everything from holding my umbrella and to bringing us special treats the next day when she visited the Hacienda to pick up her items.
Her thoughtfulness, attention to detail, art and talent is insurmountable. If you are seeking that special touch, that bibbidi, bobbidi, boo for your wedding or special event, Miriam is your girl! -
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Deinery Sent on 06/15/2015Miriam is a visionary, she transform your ideas into reality. I went to her with an idea of what I wanted, a beach wedding where everything you looked into was surrounded by love. I already had some decorations, she used them but also she added additional elements that made the the reception venue a dream come true. When I walked the sandy beach and saw everything I was so amazed. I still look the photos to see all the details she added into every table, or space.
She is great to work with. I will definitely have her in putting her magic into my future expanded family events.
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User1932942 Sent on 11/15/2014There are no words to explain how beautiful and amazing my flowers by Miriam were! The table settings at our reception were simply unbelievable and the flowers for our wedding party were perfect. Every guest / friend spoke about how gorgeous our reception was from beginning to end! Miriam is not only remarkably talented but she was like a friend every step of the way! Love her!!! -
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Zachary Sent on 02/09/2014My husband and I were blown away by Miriam's work. Leading up to the wedding I sent her about 5 pictures I pulled from Etsy to give her an idea of what we wanted. I thought she would do just what I sent her - the bare minimum, considering the very fair price we paid. Wow, I could not have been more wrong. Miriam went ABOVE and BEYOND what we negotiated leading up to the wedding. She brought so many more flowers and decorations than I thought she would, we were blown away with the presentation of our tables, center pieces, and ceremony set up. She added things like lanterns, drift wood, succulents, interesting vases - all things I didn't expect and would have never had the vision or creativity to include. Her style is tasteful and classic and she delivered so much more than we paid for. Our guests came up to me repeatedly saying how impressed they were with the flowers and decorations. I cannot imagine working with anyone who would have been easier or more accommodating than Miriam. She was absolutely wonderful!! -
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Jaritza Sent on 07/21/2013Miriam was the best!!!! She did an absolutely amazing job with our decorations and flower arrangements. She listened to what we wanted and with limited information, made our vision come true. Her attention to detail and ability to incorporate the theme of our homes (bride from PR, groom from VT) into the wedding venue was perfect. During the planning stages she was very responsive and always accommodating. On the day of the wedding, everything was done and looked perfect well in advance of the start time. We both really enjoyed working with Miriam and would recommend her to anyone, especially if you want personalized, beautiful, and unique wedding decorations. Thank you Miriam!! -
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Aubrey Sent on 12/10/2012Miriam was great to work with. We got so many complements on the flowers and decorations. The room was absolutely gorgeous. It looked like a fairytale. Miriam transformed the room into the most perfect setting. It was soft and romantic. Miriam also handled the rental of linens and chairs.
To be honest, I was slightly concerned at first because Miriam is so popular and very busy. I thought perhaps I'd get lost in the mix, but the flowers and decorations and set up for our wedding was PERFECT. My husband even commented and flowers was not really on the top of his priority list. She went above and beyond our expectations. There were things that she did that we didn't even think of or ask for like different kinds of candles, a card box for people to put their gifts and different flowers on each table in various vases, not just one centerpiece.
I wish I could have gotten to talk to Miriam more, unfortunately the day was so busy that I only got to see her as I was getting ready and got to give her a quick hug. Thanks so much Miriam! You are wonderful! -
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Giovanna Sent on 10/14/2012Miriam. Is the best most creative florist and decorator in PR! She did an excellent job at our wedding! We loved our flower arrangements and reception hall!!! She did the best she could with the flowers she received! Unfortunately because American Airlines was on strike that week, she was not able to get all flowers delivered on time and I believe that is why the bouquets were not her best work as well as the church decorations ... But I have to say I would choose Miriam again!! She is excellent at communication! She would always email me, text me very fast!! She was my florist, my decorator and my emotional support!!! She did a beautiful candy buffet!! All the guests love it!!! Choose Miriam she is the Best you will Ever find!!! -
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Robin Sent on 04/18/2012DOBA by Miriam Dobano was one of the best decisions we made for our March 2012 destination wedding in San Juan, PR. Our bridal consultant, Maria Lugo, recommended Miriam and, after viewing pictures of her work on her website and comparing them to other florists, I knew she would be perfect. I am not creative at all and had no interest in spending hours upon hours looking through wedding blogs and magazines for ideas. I simply told Miriam what my budget was, provided a few ideas about what I was looking for and she took over from there. I found it refreshing that she didn't try to up-sell me and force me to spend more than I could afford like some other florists.
I can't even describe how perfect it all was! I was amazed how she transformed a little cement garden area at the InterContinental into a glowing, white floral wonderland. It looked like a page taken directly out of a bridal magazine (a compliment I received from numerous guests and friends). The flowers were fresh and gorgeous, and Miriam was extremely helpful and responsive during the whole process. My husband even had a last minute request for floral arrangements for my mother and his and she came through with a fantastic bouquet of tropical flowers that they both LOVED.
Miriam's attention to detail is fantastic, her responsiveness is paramount, and I would recommend her to anyone looking for an awesome, affordable florist in San Juan.
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